Limited to 300 examples worldwide, the BMW M5 “30 Jahre M5” (German for “30 years of the M5) is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 4.4-litre V8 engine. True to the leak earlier this week, the limited model comes standard with the Competition Package, boosting output to 600 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque.

Paired exclusively to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, BMW says the limited-edition M5 sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Other mechanical upgrades include an Active M Differential tweaked to react sooner when exiting corners, as well as an M Dynamic mode sharpened to make use of the added power and 20-inch wheels.

Of the 300 examples available worldwide, only 30 are headed south of the border with a price tag of US$138,275. And because it takes a lot to control a 600-horsepower super sedan, BMW is throwing in a day’s worth of M Driving School lessons at The Thermal Club, a private racetrack in California.